Midi-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, Caraman, France

A35297NE31 - Nestled amongst fields and surrounded by mature gardens and trees, on the edge of the dynamic village of Caraman, you find this beautiful property. A long gravel drive leads into the domaine with parking for at least three cars at the edge of the garden and a track round to the outbuildings which offer additional covered parking and a garage. There are three separate entrances to the main property offering multiple possibilities to divide the house up for rentals or guests.

The main central house has entrances onto the front and rear gardens with plenty of spots to enjoy a meal or a drink in the afternoon sunshine. A spacious open living and dining room with a kitchen covers the ground floor. There is an open fire for a cosy winter’s evening, although the property benefits from a heat pump and underfloor heating on this level with radiators on the first floor and in the gîte. The property is class B for the DPE thanks to this recently improvement. On the first floor a spacious landing allows rooms for an office or small sitting area, there is an adjoining bathroom and bedroom. A large space with access to the three other generous bedrooms, one with an en-suite, would make an excellent games room or home cinema.

At the far end of the property, a shady entrance with outdoor seating welcomes you into the smaller gîte part of the property. This is a completely independent house which would be ideal to use for rentals or for relatives/friends visiting or living on site. A charming kitchen has a lovely cosy feel with traditional features. There is a living room on the ground floor plus a large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. On the first floor a bright and open living area, with space for a corner office, leads into the second bedroom with a dressing room.

At the opposite end of the property a third entrance takes you into the library with a spiral staircase to an area that could be used as an office or additional bedroom. From this side of the property there is access to the downstairs bathroom and back kitchen of the main house. This would allow you to create another separate living space, in addition to the gîte.

The flat land around the property provides plenty of options for relaxing in the sun or the shade, a swimming pool could be added, or you could simply stroll down to the nearby lake for a swim or walk the short loop of the shore. There are several large trees including an impressive oak, registered as a remarkable tree, as well as fruit trees. A hanger with adjoining outbuildings is perfect for keeping your vehicles dry or for storage. The striking traditional brick work adds to the beauty and traditional feel of the property. The grounds also feature a well and great views of the church in the centre of the village.

The village of Carman has all key amenities, including a supermarket, bakery, bank, restaurants and an especially popular Thursday market. There is a bus from Caraman that runs to the centre of Toulouse, only 30 minutes away. Toulouse is full of cultural and tourist attractions as well as comprehensive medical facilities and an international airport. Other notable towns include Villefranche-de-Lauragais beside the Canal du Midi, 20 minutes away. The pretty market town of Revel, with the popular lake at Saint Ferréol, is 25 minutes to the East, Carcassonne under an hour, the Mediterranean coast 1h30 and access to the Pyrenees 1 hour to the south. This property combines a peaceful country home with modern comforts and amenities within walking distance; you might have just found exactly what you were looking for. Book a visit now before it is too late.